When you’re short on time, but still want a delicious and healthy meal, this Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables recipe is perfect. With everything tossed together in the air fryer, you’ll have dinner on the table in just 15 minutes!
This air fryer dinner is like a one-pan meal, but faster, healthier, and with less mess to clean up. The chicken and vegetables cook together perfectly, making this a go-to recipe for busy weeknights.
Why You Should Make This Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
- Quick and Healthy: This air fryer chicken recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for weeknights when you need something fast and nutritious.
- One Air Fryer, Minimal Cleanup: Everything cooks together in the air fryer, which means less mess and fewer dishes to wash.
- Customizable Vegetables: Swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: This one-pan recipe is great for preparing in advance. Make a batch and have lunch or dinner ready for the next day.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts: Easily substitute with boneless chicken thighs for a juicier option, or use tofu for a vegetarian twist.
- Vegetables: Swap out any of the vegetables for your favorites. Carrots, cauliflower, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, green beans and/or yellow squash are all great additions/substitutions.
- Steamed Rice: Try quinoa, cauliflower rice or couscous as a low-carb or grain-free option.
- Fresh Parsley: Swap with fresh cilantro, basil or chives.
- Seasoning: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend for heat. For a different flavor profile, substitute with blackening seasoning, lemon pepper or Italian seasoning.
How to Prepare Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
- As the air fryer is preheating to 400°F (200°C), dice the chicken and cut the vegetables.
- Place the chicken and vegetables in a large bowl. Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the mixture.
- Toss everything together to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Place the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket a few times during the air frying process.
- The chicken should be cooked through, and the vegetables should be tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over steamed rice.
Oven Method
If you do not have an air fryer, but still want to enjoy this Chicken and Vegetables dish, here’s how to prepare in the oven:
- Spread the chicken and vegetables in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
How to Serve and Store
- Serve with Sauces: Pair with Yum Yum sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a light drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
- Rice Option: Use microwavable steamed rice for a quick serving option.
- Serve: Alternatively, serve this Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables with pasta or potatoes.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
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Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
When you’re short on time but still want a delicious, healthy meal, this Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables recipe is perfect. With everything tossed together in the air fryer, you’ll have dinner on the table in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup whole mushrooms, halved
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds then halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup snow peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- Steamed rice for serving (microwavable for ease)
For the seasoning blend:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- As the air fryer is preheating, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegetables as instructed.
- Combine the spice mixture in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken and vegetables in a large bowl. Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the mixture.
- Toss everything together to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Place the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket a few times during cooking.
- The chicken should be cooked through, and the vegetables should be tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over steamed rice.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
- Easily substitute with boneless chicken thighs.
- Use your favorite seasoning blend.
- Customize the vegetables to your liking.
- Be sure to shake the basket a few times during the air frying process to ensure everything is cooked through, and evenly.
- Enjoy alone, or pair with steamed rice, pasta or potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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